Following these simple rules will help everyone involved in an emergency: those who desperately need help and those who are hurrying to help them. Every emergency responder—firefighter, paramedic, EMT , police officer— will appreciate it when you Pull to the Right for Sirens & Lights.

Pull to the right and come to a complete stop.

If you are in the left lane, DO pull over into the right lane, as traffic in the lane to your right, moves over.

When an emergency vehicle approaches you from behind, while you are stopped at an intersection, DO stay where you are unless you can pull to the right.

Stay at least 500 feet behind an emergency vehicle.

Be extremely careful when driving by or around a motor vehicle accident or any situation where emergency vehicles are parked and emergency crews are working.

DO NOT move to the left - ever.

DO NOT play your radio so loudly that you are unable to hear sirens.

DO NOT stop in the middle lane when there is room to pull to the right.

DO NOT pull to the left into the center lane, the center divide, or left turn lane.

DO NOT race ahead to make the green light or turn before the emergency vehicle gets there.

DO NOT turn quickly to the left onto a street or driveway.

DO NOT drive through a red light or stop sign when an emergency vehicle approaches from behind.

DO NOT disregard the presence of the emergency vehicle by con??nuing to drive.